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PrairieCare
Seymour, CT Full Time
POSTED ON 3/30/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/25/2026
About Us

Join Newport Healthcare: Transform Lives Through Meaningful Work!

Are you ready to embark on a rewarding career in psychiatric healthcare? At Newport Healthcare, we are passionate about delivering exceptional mental health services to individuals in need. Our comprehensive approach covers the entire spectrum of care, creating a wealth of diverse roles for those who aspire to make a real impact. We believe in nurturing talent and fostering professional growth in a supportive environment. Here, you won’t just find a job—you’ll discover a fulfilling career path in the mental health field.

If you're eager to contribute to a mission-driven organization and help change lives for the better, we invite you to join our dedicated team at Newport Healthcare. Together, we can make a profound difference in the lives of those we serve!

Responsibilities

As our Culinary Specialist, you’ll be the culinary magician behind the scenes, ensuring that every meal and snack served meets Newport Healthcare’s standard of culinary excellence. You’ll whip up mouthwatering dishes while fostering a friendly dining atmosphere that makes mealtime a highlight of the day!

What You’ll Do

  • Kitchen Superstar: Open and close the kitchen like a pro, making sure everything is prepped and ready for a fantastic dining experience.
  • Meal Maestro: Prepare and present breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks daily, turning each dish into a masterpiece that delights the senses!
  • Event Chef Extraordinaire: Get creative and prepare scrumptious food for parent weekends and special events—let’s make every occasion memorable!
  • Menu Magician: Execute the menu crafted by our Chef de Cuisine, bringing each dish to life with your culinary skills and creativity.
  • Dietary Detective: Pay attention to clients’ dietary restrictions and preferences, serving up healthful, nutritious, and organic meals and snacks that everyone will love.
  • Cleanliness Champion: Keep the kitchen sparkling clean! Ensure overall cleanliness, including refrigerators, freezers, ovens, floors, and dishes after each meal and food prep.
  • Health & Hygiene Hero: Make sure the kitchen adheres to state health and hygiene requirements and Newport Healthcare standards—safety is our top priority!
  • Guest Engagement Guru: Engage positively with parents and guests, building rapport with clients to create enjoyable and memorable mealtime experiences.
  • Culinary Collaborator: Participate in baking or cooking groups as directed—let’s share the joy of cooking and learn from each other!

Qualifications

Compensation for this role ranges from $17.00 - $20.00 per hour, depending on education and experience.

We are committed to providing competitive and equitable compensation. An individual’s pay rate within the posted range is determined by several factors, including skills, experience, education, and market conditions. Additionally, we consider internal equity to ensure fairness within our organization.

  • High School Diploma or equivalent required.
  • One - three years of applicable experience required.
  • State Food Safety Certification preferred.

Join Us

Join our vibrant team at Newport Healthcare, where your passion for helping adolescents and young adults can truly shine! If you’re looking for a rewarding role that combines creativity, compassion, and collaboration, this is the place for you!

We are excited to hear about your interest in this opportunity! If you have any questions or need assistance with the application process, please feel free to contact me directly via email at Kurt.Schluntz@newporthealthcare.com. If you need further support, you are also welcome to reach out to our careers and management team at careers@newporthealthcare.com.

Newport Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Newport Healthcare provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Newport Healthcare is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunity, including providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with a disability. Applicants with a physical or mental disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process please email accommodations@newportacademy.com for assistance.

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Salary : $17 - $20

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